London Metropolitan University Students' Union (LMSU) is looking for a highly motivated individual to take up a new role of Head of Membership (Deputy Chief Executive). 

We are currently undergoing a period of significant change and development here at LMSU that has included re-founding the organisation, making changes to the way we are governed and working towards developing a new Strategic plan that maps out our future ambitions. A major part of this development includes looking at our people, with the next step in this being the introduction of this new and exciting role.

The Head of Membership will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality services and support to our members that postively influences their experience whilst at University. The Head of Membership will lead a team of staff who facilitate the provision of the Students' Union's membership services including advice provision, advocacy, campaigns & representation, democracy & governance, student activities, student media and volunteering.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person to help re-shape LMSU and bring about positive change and opportunities for our members. Supporting our on-going growth and development you will play a key role in the Union’s engagement with its members.

Ideally, you will have leadership experience in a member-focused role combined with demonstrable experience of managing change and service development, whilst managing a variety of competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives.

The Role

Key Areas:

• Lead, manage and develop the Membership Serivces functions including strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Act as a Senior Manager (Deputy Chief Executive) helping manage the human, financial and physical assets as well as supporting the financial sustainability and statutory compliance of the Students' Union.
• Support Elected Officers and Student Representatives through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
• Line management responsibility for all staff working within the Membership Services including casual/ student staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management & Leadership
• Service Development & Delivery
• Financial & Operational Management
• Staff Management

To apply please complete an application form and submit it to LMSU via email.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted when submitted alongside a fully completed application form.

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on how closely they demonstrate a match to the criteria outlined in the job purpose and person specification.

For an informal conversation regarding this role or if you have any additional questions please contact Graeme Hope, Chief Executive at LMSU.

Job Title:  Chief Executive Officer

Salary:  £60,000

Hours of work:  Full Time/Permanent

Location:  Bristol

We are working in partnership with Carers Support Centre (CSC), a charity which provides support, information and advice to unpaid carers living in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas.  For over 20 years, CSC has been providing innovative and creative support solutions to unpaid adult and young carers and has built up an excellent reputation.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer to provide dynamic leadership, direction and innovation to CSC, enabling the achievement of its mission, vision, aims and objectives.  The Chief Executive will spearhead new strategic initiatives, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, to enable CSC to identify and action new opportunities that will drive the organisation forward in an increasingly competitive environment.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Three years’ leadership experience as CEO or at a senior level and proven ability to motivate, develop, delegate and lead a team
• Experience of business management including handling substantial budgets
• Proven track record of managing diverse projects or a diverse organisation
• Demonstrable success of attracting and developing new business opportunities
• Ability to establish good working partnerships with Trustees, staff, volunteers, external agencies and funders
• Proven track record in overseeing successful tenders and fundraising bids
• Possess strong negotiating skills
• Experience of lobbying and influencing policy makers
• Experience of achieving and implementing quality standards
• Understanding and knowledge of the legal duties of charities, and the Employment and Equalities Legislation

The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use their own initiative, prioritise their workload and work to tight deadlines.  You will be a forward thinking, committed and passionate individual with a true belief in the ethos of the charity and the services they offer.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jenny Warner, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment, quoting our reference JO1711.                         

Closing date for applications: 11 November 2019

First Interview date: 29 November 2019

Second Interview date: 2 December 2019

This is a really exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual who shares our values and passion for cycling to join Life Cycle as our new CEO, helping to lead us forward and shape our future ambitions as we enter a new era.

There has never been a better time to join Life Cycle. Cycling offers a low carbon, affordble, healthy and sustainable form of travel fit for the 21st Century.  But there are barriers that prevent people from making local journeys by bike.  Life Cycle specialises in running sucessful schemes that engage, encourage and enable people to give cycling a go and make it part of their lives. 

As our new CEO, you will lead an experienced and dedicated team to build on our sucesses to date, develop new projects and win new tenders in order to have an even greater impact... transforming more lives and the environment through cycling.

Based at our head office in Bristol, you’ll provide clear leadership to the charity, ensuring financial security and sustainability. You’ll be responsible for co-creation of Life Cycle’s strategic plan along with staff, trustees and volunteers and for overseeing its effective delivery. In addition, you will have outstanding interpersonal skills and will take an empowering approach to leadership, supporting staff and volunteers to achieve their goals and contribute to Life Cycle’s ongoing development. You will be responsible for overall management and governance of Life Cycle, ensuring compliance with legislation and Life Cycle internal policies.  You’ll act as ambassador for the charity and champion cycling as everyday transport.

Our employees, freelance staff, volunteers and trustees are incredibly passionate about Life Cycle’s work and leading the Life Cycle UK team will be an exciting, challenging and rewarding experience.

Cambridgeshire Hearing Help is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our charity through its next exciting phase of development. Founded in 1979, we have grown from strength to strength. We have a dedicated and passionate team of six Trustees, six part-time staff, and 120+ volunteers who support approximately 6,500 individuals with hearing loss per year, most of whom are aged 80+.

Applicants must have a passionate commitment towards improving the lives of people with hearing loss and a proven track record in financial management and delivering results at senior management level.

Type of contract: Permanent contract
Location: 153 St Neots Road, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QJ
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, which can be worked flexibly. We anticipate these hours increasing in line with potential future expansion/growth.
Salary: £27,000 per annum (£35,000 pro rata)
Employer pension contribution: 7% of salary
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days pro rata, increasing by 1 day per year after two years of service, to a maximum of 30 days pro rata

Deadline for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 6th November

Interview date: Friday 29th November

Age UK York is seeking a forward thinking individual, passionate about older people and able to develop and sustain a wide range of key services. You must be able to lead and manage a staff team of 120 people supported by a valuable body of 400 volunteers. The ability to influence key stakeholders and work in partnership with other organisations is essential.  

As an independent registered charity, we are seeking someone who will be responsible for delivering our mission for York:

To work with and for older people in York to improve the quality of their lives and be part of the whole city aim to make York a great place to grow old.

You will have:

• Senior management/leadership experience in a relevant organisation
• Experience of strategic planning and organisational change
• Experience of financial management and control
• Knowledge of the current national and local health and social care agendas
• Experience of securing funding
• Experience of leading and managing staff and volunteer teams
• Knowledge of governance roles of Trustees
• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience is essential enabling the candidate to manage a care providing business with a turn over of over £1.5 million

Chief Executive Officer
Harrow Carers

Contract Length: Permanent
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE 

Harrow Carers is a well-regarded and successful charity providing support, advice and services for local carers. In addition to specialist services for younger and older carers and those caring for people with mental health problems, we provide counselling and specialist advice and a regulated home care service. We are affiliated to Carers Trust and Carers UK.

Following the retirement of our CEO we are seeking a creative, entrepreneurial individual with a successful track record as a senior leader, ideally as a CEO, to achieve our ambitions as the leading organisation supporting unpaid carers in Harrow. 

You will be a person with enthusiasm, determination, vision and superb interpersonal and team building skills. You will be able to provide a strong visible presence to Carers Trust Network Partners as well as all stakeholders, engendering trust and confidence and giving clarity to all of our vision and mission.

As our CEO, you must be passionate about improving the lives of carers and have a proven record in strategic leadership as well as the ability to meet the challenges of raising and managing resources in an uncertain environment. It is critical that the person appointed has the ability to lead and develop staff to provide excellent and agile services. 

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the flare to initiate innovative schemes as well as manage and develop our existing range of services, including those in which we take a leading role with partners and work across a wider area: Novus Homeshare and the London-wide employment support service, Working for Carers.

As our CEO, your key responsibilities will include:

- Working with the board and key stakeholders to develop and implement the strategic vision of Harrow Carers
- Sustaining and growing the charity financially and reputationally in line with strategic plans using a combination of business development and fundraising skills and experience
- Representing the charity as the main ambassador and engaging with all stakeholders
- Leading and inspiring the organisation and providing clear direction and vision for staff, partners and all stakeholders
- Overseeing the delivery of high quality, safe and values driven services for our people through strong quality and risk management and safeguarding practices 
- Positively engaging with and influencing key stakeholders including government, partners, media and the business community
- Delivering and upholding our values, championing carers and having a strong presence across the diverse local population and the wider health and social care sector

We would particularly like to hear from you if you have held the title of MD, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Operations Director, Care Operations Director, Senior Operations Manager, or Head of Care Services. 

For more information on our services, please visit our website.

Closing date: 20th November 2019 (may close earlier if the vacancy is filled in the meantime)

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

So, if you are seeking your next challenge as a Chief Executive Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday (flexibility required) 

Build It International is a development NGO that has pioneered a simple and highly effective model that is enabling hundreds of unemployed young people in Zambia to learn essential building skills whilst building vital schools and clinics. Our approach has evolved over the past 12 years with continual learning and improvement.

We have a team of 30 staff across the Shrewsbury and Lusaka offices.

About the role: This is a new senior leadership position which will lead a number of core functions to ensure continued growth and performance improvement.  Taking overall responsibility for fundraising, you will also oversee our strategy implementation including leading on organisational development. We anticipate increasing responsibility as the role establishes itself, with a possible career path to CEO in the medium term.

• Overall responsibility for income across the organisation (currently £1.36m)
• Senior leadership experience within a not for profit organisation ideally with overseas development experience. Some commercial experience an advantage
• Sound understanding and experience of relationship based fundraising/income generation 
• A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the full role description, please submit your CV and include a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4).   This should be sent with ‘Managing Director’ in the subject heading by 1200hrs on 28th October, 2019.

Please also see the Information pack available through our website.

Note previous applicants for the position Director Development and Performance need not apply.

Fixed term contract until June 2023

Are you an experienced, diligent and organised individual with a proven track record of operating at a senior EA or PA level? Then join Nesta as Executive Assistant and play a vital role in supporting our busy Director of the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC).

About Nesta and the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society. Nesta is based in the UK and supported by a financial endowment.  We work with partners around the globe to bring bold ideas to life to change the world for good.

We are leading a large consortium of university and industry partners to deliver a major research centre on the Creative Industries for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our consortium connects leading thinkers, across multiple academic disciplines, with expertise that spans the breadth of challenges facing the UK’s creative industries, and leverages long-standing relationships with government and industry.  The Centre has the ambitious objective to use academic research to address the biggest policy challenges facing the UK’s creative industries.

About this exciting opportunity you

The Director has lots of demands on their time and you will play a vital role in prioritising and scheduling a busy diary, arranging travel in the UK and internationally, supporting the wider team in organising events and meetings and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for

With a successful track record of operating at a senior Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant level in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment, you will have extensive experience of email and calendar systems, proactive diary management and administering events. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and capable of calmly managing multiple priorities to deadline with a systematic approach. As an excellent communicator, you will be comfortable representing the Director with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at senior level, exercising good judgement and discretion.

Nesta is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Closing date: 4 November 2019 at 8am. Interviews: w/c 11 November 2019.

Chief Executive
Function: Admin/Support
Competitive Salary, commensurate with the responsibilities of the role
Farnham, Surrey

Following the announcement that our current Chief Executive, Sarah Brocklebank, is retiring in March 2020, we are now seeking a new Chief Executive with a proven track record of driving and delivering outstanding strategic leadership. Phyllis Tuckwell is an exceptional charity providing supportive and end of life care to adult patients and their families. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team, you will provide visible and effective leadership to PTHC. As an experienced and inspirational leader as well as aligning with our values, you will also be a strong ambassador with outstanding interpersonal skills so as to inspire, motivate and foster excellent relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

For further information on how to apply, to obtain a Chief Executive Briefing Pack or to arrange an informal discussion with Michael Maher our Chair of Trustees, please select the button shown.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: 28th October 2019.

Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8BL

NO ADDITIONAL MEDIA OR AGENCIES

I am currently looking for an outstanding PA for an amazing health charity. This role will see you as first point of contact for the Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Team. This is a great opportunity for the right PA to join the team and hit the ground running!

Key Responsibilities:
Act as first point of contact for the Chief Executive, handling enquiries from internal & external stakeholders
Diary management for the CEO ensuring all appointments are recorded & communicated accurately, making meeting room, travel & accommodation bookings as necessary
Prepare meeting briefings as required
Manage the documentation of the Chief Executive's office
Organise & prepare the agenda and documentation for Executive Team meetings, including taking minutes & action plans
Support the CEO/Executive Team with responsibilities concerning internal & external committees
Assist with the administration of major projects led by the CEO or Executive Team, organising meetings, collating papers and following up actions as needed

Support the Chair & Trustees:
Provide support to the Chair & Trustees with meeting arrangements & other matters related to their activity on behalf of the BLF
Organise the documentation, communications for the Board of Trustee meetings
Take minutes and action plans at the Board meetings
Provide support to the other Committees

Essential Skills & Experience:
Previous experience of working as an EA in a busy, high level role
Previous experience of minute taking at a senior/board level
Previous experience of complex diary management
Highly organised, able to manage time, juggle & prioritise conflicting demands
Ability to be discrete and remain confidential

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online or contact Sekai today!

Executive Assistant to the CEO, Mayfair, London, WC2H, £27-35,000 + benefits (including 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + pension).  This is a full-time role but part-time or flexible working hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Executive Assistant, the Role:  We are seeking an exceptional individual to appoint as Executive Assistant to the CEO of this purpose driven, socially and environmentally focused, financial services company.  Working in a small, rapidly expanding, innovative and fast-paced team this is a highly varied role where you will have impact and involvement at all levels, frequently dealing with high level and influential external collaborators.  The successful Executive Assistant will demonstrate drive and initiative and will be given both the autonomy to shape the role and the ability to influence the support and training required to enable them to take on new projects and reach their full potential.

The Company:  As the leading independent social impact investment resource, Worthstone fulfils a significant role within this exciting and stimulating sector by equipping the financial advisory community to enable their clients to use their capital to help bring about positive, long-lasting social and/or environmental change.

Executive Assistant, The Person: The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, highly organised, self-motivated, well-educated and highly IT literate with an interest in the impact of responsible and sustainable investment and a commitment to adding value to a small and rapidly expanding business.

Executive Assistant, Responsibilities:

Business and office administration

• Support CEO with organisation of meetings and events incl. venue finding, issuing invitations, distributing agendas, welcoming attendees, taking and sending minutes.
• Diary management, booking meeting rooms, travel and catering requirements.
• Fulfilment of orders for training manuals, managing on-line payment platform, stock taking and re-ordering, arranging postage.
• Manage the office environment and daily business incl. fielding telephone and email enquiries, troubleshooting queries.
• Prepare reports and presentations, managing timelines, proofreading, formatting etc.
• General administration and project support as required.

Client relationship management

• Support the CEO with the client onboarding process including researching target clients, organising screenshares, updating the online client management system etc.
• Maintain the company website in collaboration with web developer and designer.
• Act as main point of contact for partner firms.
• Liaise with internal accounts department to manage subscriptions.

Conference Management

• Assist with planning, organising and delivering the annual Conference (150-200 delegates).
• Act as conference facilitator – welcome delegates, speakers, sponsors, troubleshooting, overseeing team of volunteers.
• Assist with post event surveys and analysis (SurveyMonkey), download reports and upload to website and newsletters (Mailchimp).

Marketing and communications

• Update communications including website and social media platforms (Twitter/LinkedIn).
• Source, research and draft material for newsletters, blog and social media posts.
• Support other marketing and feedback surveys as required.

Product Development

• Potential to be involved in development of client products, inputting into development of product collateral, product analysis and market testing.

Executive Assistant, Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience of working as an Executive Assistant (or similar) at senior management level.
• A desire to work in a socially and environmentally purpose driven business.
• Highly IT literate with the ability to quickly learn and efficiently use the CRM database, on-line platforms and social media and update the company website (SurveyMonkey, Wrike, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, WordPress, Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.).
• Communication skills of the highest standard demonstrating excellence and confidence in stakeholder relationship building and management.
• Well educated with excellent written English and grammar and the ability to write engaging content and to proof-read reports.
• An efficient, highly organised and flexible approach with the ability to be proactive and run many projects simultaneously, problem solving and prioritising effectively and demonstrating pace and the highest level of attention to detail in a frequently pressurised environment.
• Self-motivated and happy working independently and as part of a small team.
• Preferable – experience of working in financial services or a related sector.

The successful Executive Assistant will enjoy a highly rewarding career working for a progressive company which invests in its staff and value and reward individual contribution.

Dawn O’Shea is a Recruitment Partner, recruiting the Executive Assistant directly on behalf of Worthstone so NO AGENCIES PLEASE.  If you are successful in being short-listed you will be contacted within the next 14 days to discuss the role and your requirements in more detail.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive PA to join our clients team, supporting the Deputy Chief Executive.

Position: Executive PA to Deputy Chief Executive

Location: Swindon (M4 corridor)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £24k – £27k

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing date: 25 October 2019

Interview date: 4 November 2019

The Role

As our client moves into an exciting new phase, they are seeking an Executive PA to provide administrative support to the Deputy Chief Executive.

Aspects of the role include:

• Acting as a first point of contact and relating to people.
• Organising meetings and booking rooms.
• Arranging appointments and managing diaries.
• Booking travel and accommodation.
• Organising and submitting expenses.
• Preparing letters and presentations, and formatting reports.

About You

If you have outstanding administration, excellent IT skills, attention to detail, a positive disposition with a flexible ’can-do’ attitude, then we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV together with a 250-word letter that sets out why you’re interested in this position.

About the Organisation

Our clients mission is to offer the Bible to the world. Their vision is of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an Investors in People gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. They are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may also have experience in areas such as Personal Assistant, PA, Executive Assistant, Administration Manager, Senior Administrator, EA.

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Salary:  c. £55k

Hours of work: full time/ permanent

Location: Pershore, Worcestershire

We are working in partnership with the Alpine Garden Society, one of the largest specialist garden societies in the world.  The Alpine Garden Society is a registered charity, founded in 1929, passionate about the cultivation and conservation of alpines and other small hardy plants.  The charity has an active membership both at home and overseas and engages in promoting the charity's aims and objectives through their journal, publications, shows, events, website and social media.  The Alpine Garden Society is directly engaged in working with partners to actively promote the conservation of some of the world’s most special alpine plants and the places that they grow.  They also support education and research through grants and studentships, and the online Encyclopaedia of Alpines.  

Based in Pershore in Worcestershire the charity has a small staff team and a wider network of volunteers and local groups, alongside a Trustee Board providing oversight.  The charity has a small alpine garden adjacent to the Alpine Garden Society centre and regularly stage gardens and promotional stands at a range of horticultural shows across the country including the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a CEO to lead and manage the organisation, its staff, volunteers and membership, to deliver the charity's activities, aims and objectives; and develop the future of the organisation to be a key player in the world of cultivating, conserving and promoting alpine flora.

The successful individual will have a commitment to the vision and values of the organisation, with an interest in plants, gardening, conservation and the environment; and will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven strategic leadership of an organisation, business or significant teams
• Management skills to engage, motivate and develop teams to deliver results
• Voluntary sector experience, including awareness of key charity legislation and governance
• Ability to manage substantial budgets, up to and over £1m
• Experience of staff and volunteer team management and associated HR processes
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, events and programmes
• Influencing skills within and outside the society, able to build collaborative partnerships
• Experience of working with trustees and non-executive positions
• Self-motivated with personal drive, energy, integrity, adaptability and responsibility.

We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills and relationship management abilities, to lead and manage the charity, and develop the strategic vision of the charity working with the society’s President and Trustee Board.

To apply for this role, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Jill Livingstone, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment quoting our reference JO1710.

Relocation expenses will be considered.

Closing date for applications: 28 October 2019

Interview date: 13 November 2019

 A confident, organised and energetic executive assistant (EA) needed to support a Global CEO. You need to be articulate, well-organised and outgoing, full of ideas and quick thinking. You will be one of the first points of contact internally and externally and will need to be an excellent communicator, via e-mail, phone and face-to-face.

• Communicating directly, and on behalf of the CEO, with internal staff and global partners. This includes e-mail management along with researching, prioritising, and following up on issues and concerns addressed to the CEO, determining appropriate course of action, referral or response.
• Extensive diary management with special attention to multiple time zones affecting the CEO, including scheduling, organising and co-ordinating meetings.
• Preparation for and follow-up of CEO meetings.
• Coordinating with key stakeholders, e.g. Fund Development, to ensure an integrated team approach to CEO activities.
• Organising travel and hotel arrangements as well as itineraries for the CEO. Ensuring risk assessments, insurance, air miles and other schemes are considered.
• Dealing with ad-hoc queries from the CEO’s senior team.
• Supporting AI Board requirements from time-to-time. Including working with the Chief of Staff to host and arrange in-person and teleconference board meetings.
• Support any special projects as directed by the CEO, which may include research, compilation of documentation for meetings and travel, planning and logistics for meetings, proofreading, etc.
• Prioritising conflicting needs; handling matters quickly and proactively, and following-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Managing expenses, including raising POs, submitting invoices, and reconciling the CEO’s credit card monthly.
• Ensuring the CEO and leadership team have regular times of prayer and team building together.
• Other administrative tasks and projects as may be required.